Be sure to check your answers in the answer key where necessary
Revise for Tuesday's Unit 9 test. It will cover Chapter 10, 12 (except 12.5), and 13.
For further explanations of rational expressions, you may find the Purplemath explanations under Advanced Algebra Topic helpful.
Do more problems if you have time (the p. 561 Chapter Test 12 is a good source of probability problems).
Organize your homework assignments- check, correct, and staple them in order...
May 19, 2008
We corrected the quiz, and then we discussed arithmetic and geometric sequences further during the process of going over homework. We worked on the revision problems below.
HW:
p. 592/4, 8, 9, 13, 15, 19, 22, 24, 37, 40
p. 557/2, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8
May 15, 2008
We began class with the quiz. We then went over the homework which led to a discussion of arithmetic and geometric sequences and series.
HW:
p. 579/22, 25, 30, 32, 37, 40, 43
p. 587/1, 4, 5, 7, 12, 16, 18, 19, 26, 28
May 13, 2008
We began class by playing with the Tower of Hanoi (applet here) and looking for patterns. If you would like to play with the Tower of Hanoi, this is another very cool applet here. We went over homework and discussed sequences and partial sums which led us to series and the special arithmetic series.
HW:
p. 573/1, 4, 6, 7, 8, 10, 21, 28
p. 579/1-3, 5-8, 13, 15, 17, 18, 20
May 9, 2008
We began by taking a few old homework questions and then took the quiz. We went over all of the probability homework.
HW:
Skim p. 563-566
p. 566/2-11, 15-19, 21, 29, 33
May 7, 2008
We discussed homework problems and began new probability work after discussing mutually exclusive, dependent and independent events.
HW:
p. 537/1, 2, 7, 8, 14, 16, 18, 21, 23
p. 545/1-10, 12, 21
May 5, 2008
We warmed up with p. 527/26 and 27, corrected the quiz, and then went over the homework. We discussed probabilities, including sample spaces and using counting principles. We practiced with problems.
We went over homework and then had the quiz. We finished with a revision of unions, intersections, Venn Diagrams, permutations, and combinations.
HW:
p. 524/1-5, 7, 9-12, 15-17, 19-21, 25, 29
April 29, 2008
Today was a work day- we worked on the problems below (and went over homework questions).
HW:
p. 450/5, 9-13, 15-17, 23-25, 33-35, 39, 57
p. 457/3, 6, 16, 24, 32-35, 40, 48, 49
Quiz Thursday on Supercorrections and homework
April 18, 2008
We began class with some Supercorrection time and then worked on p. 438/9, 39, 42, 47 and discussed rational expressions and equations/inequalities. This led us to some work with addition and subtraction of rational expressions with like denominators using the problems below.
We worked on Supercorrections. We finished by looking at rational expressions, including multiplying, dividing, restrictions, equations, and inequalities.
HW:
p. 430/14-16, 21, 26, 28, 30, 33, 41, 44
p. 438/17, 18, 27, 39
April 14, 2008
Today was test day.
HW:
Read p. 416-418 (standard deviation)
Do p. 420/1-7, 9, 11
April 10, 2008
Today was our revision day. We began with a binomial theorem question, went over homework and quiz, discussed that would be on the test, and practiced with the problems listed below.
HW:
Finish p. 332/6, 9, 14 & p. 335/6, 12, 14 & p. 423/1, 4, 5, 12, 23 & p. 425/2, 4, 11, 12, 18 if necessary. Be sure to check your answers in the teacher answer key.
Revise for Friday's Unit 8 test. It will cover Chapter 7 and 9 and linear programming.
For further explanations of systems and polynomials, you may find the Purplemath explanations under Intermediate Algebra Topic helpful.
Do more problems if you have time!
Organize your homework assignments- check, correct, and staple them in order...
April 8, 2008
We began with the quiz, went over the homework together, and then explored the binomial theorem.
HW:
p. 413/1-3, 8-10, 16, 18, 27, 30, 35
Test Monday
April 4, 2008
We warmed up with some interesting polynomial problems (p. 393/4, 27, 29, 34) and then focused on polynomial properties (number of complex zeros, multiplicity, and complex conjugate roots) and their relationship to graphing (some kissing of axes was observed) and equation solving.
We warmed up by looking for patterns when dividing x^n - y^n by x - y. We also looked at the polynomial in p. 386/24 and evaluated it at x = 1, x = -1, and x = 3. This led us to a discussion of the Remainder Theorem and the Factor Theorem and the importance of factoring when equation solving- we used this with p. 394/23. We learned a quick way to divide a polynomial by a linear term- synthetic division. We went over homework and then practiced with our new-found knowledge. Here is an explanation of synthetic division.
HW:
p. 387/26, 32, 41
p. 392/1, 3, 5, 11, 13, 17, 19, 23
March 31, 2008
We began class by going over the quiz, grades, and p. 323/39. This led to a discussion of inverse variation. We then went over homework, including the Maine Math Augmentation questions. We finished by learning about polynomial division. Here is another explanation of polynomial long division.
HW:
p. 314/1, 3, 6, 7, 13
p. 329/30
p. 386/19, 24, 31, 34
March 27, 2008
We took the quiz, went over another linear programming question, discussed further system solving methods, and then went over homework.
We warmed up with some time for Supercorrections. We then looked at three dimensional graphing on the computer. We used this applet to practice graphing in 3D, this applet to practice graphing something like x + 2y + z = 4 in 3D, and finally this applet to find the solution to a system like p. 302/15. We went over homework questions, reminded ourselves how to graph inequalities in two dimensions using this applet, and then worked on graphing systems of inequalities using p. 307/29.
HW:
p. 302/9, 11, 13 (see p. 299 for a method), 18, 19
p. 307/1-3, 6, 29, 33
Finish Supercorrections (due Monday, 3/24)
Quiz Thursday
March 19, 2008
We began by working on Supercorrections. Here are the expectations for these Supercorrections.
Next to your correct solution, write down where the question originally came from. For example, for question 1, it is from homework 8.2, number 3. When you do that, think about why you missed it the second time- had you forgotten how to do it, had you not had a chance to stop by or email about how to do it, did you make a careless error? Include that in your reflections above your solution.
If there is more than one way to do a problem, show multiple methods. For example, on question 9a, you could square the 8 and square the i separately and then negate the answer, or you could write out -1 x 8i x 8i and then write -1 x 8 x 8 x i x i. If you are not sure how to do a problem a second way, just ask!
If there was any possible way of checking your answer, be sure to do so on the Supercorrections. For example, with question 7a, to check your answer, raise it to the negative 3/4 power- is it 27?
In your reflections on the problem, identify the key elements of the problem that are necessary to solve a similar problem in the future. This is your chance to really learn how to do this math- you will see these concepts again, whether it is on a future test, final exam, or future math course.
After working on the Supercorrections, we went over the normal distribution homework on p. 374 and then learned about solving systems of equations involving three variables.
HW:
p. 295/10-12, 14, 19, 29, 33
p. 301/1, 2, 4, 5
March 17, 2008
Today was test day.
HW:
Read p. 372-373
Do p. 374/1-5, 7-11
March 13, 2008
We warmed up with p. 367/1-8, 14-19, 25 and then went over the old homework.
HW:
Finish p. 367/1-8, 14-19, 25 if necessary and check answers.
Revise for Monday's Unit 7 test. It will include one question from each of the previous Finely Crafted Unit Tests as well as questions from this unit's homework (8.2-8.4).
We signed on for a free SAT On-Line Prep Course at www.collegeboard.com/satonlinecourseschool. We discussed the SAT in general and the math component in particular. We talked about the 44 multiple choice questions and the 10 student produced response questions. We went through this practice quiz.
Extra Credit p. 352/55 submitted on a separate sheet
Supercorrections due Thursday, February 28th
February 11, 2008
Today was test day.
HW:
Read p. 275-277
p. 277/1, 2, 4, 7
February 7, 2008
We corrected the quiz, went over homework, and revised using p. 283/2-7.
HW:
Finish p. 283/2-7 if necessary.
Choose any 8 problems from p. 280-283 or from 6.1-6.5 that are helpful for your revision and check answers (I have an answer key if you need to check an answer that is not in the back).
Organize your homework assignments- check, correct, and staple them in order...
February 5, 2008
After the quiz, we looked at asymptotes and holes in graphs and went over homework.
HW:
p. 271/1-4, 6, 7, 9-12, 19, 29
Test Monday
February 1, 2008
We used this transformation challenge Transformation Challenge.gsp in groups and then discussed reflections and symmetry and finished by going over homework.
HW:
p. 256/10-18, 27
p. 264/3-5, 7, 12
Quiz Tuesday
January 30, 2008
We discussed transformations further by playing with this applet- we tried each of the three functions, explored the a, the h, and the k values, and took note of the connection between the function's equation and its graph. Then we went over homework.
HW:
p. 247/1-11 odd
p. 257/29, 30
p. 478/35
January 28, 2008
We investigated translations and dilations of functions using Sketchpad. The file we used was Translation.gsp.
HW:
p. 248/15, 17-19, 21-23, 26, 27, 35, 36, 39, 47
January 24, 2008
Read p. 239-241 and then work on p. 242/1-12, 19, 22, 24, 26, 28, 31, 33.
HW:
Finish p. 242/1-12, 19, 22, 24, 26, 28, 31, 33
January 22, 2008
Go over the test, revise the areas of weakness (with textbook, friends, etc.), and then write Supercorrections.
HW:
Supercorrections (due Wednesday 1/30)
January 18, 2008
Test day.
HW:
None.
January 16, 2008
Today was the revision day for Friday''s test.
HW:
Choose any 10 problems from p. 515-519 or from 8.1 or 11.1-11.5 that are helpful for your revision and check answers (I have an answer key if you need to check an answer that is not in the back). The test will not include 11.6, so do not worry about problems from this section.
For further explanations of any topic, you may find Purplemath helpful (under Advanced Algebra Topics)
Do more if you have time!
Organize your homework assignments- check, correct, and staple them in order...
If you would like to use any IOU's this quarter, bring them next class.
January 10, 2008
We corrected the quiz and the homework and then talked about where log and exponential functions are used outside the classroom. We used p. 505/1-4 as four problems to discuss.
HW:
p. 505/5-7, 12, 17, 18
January 8, 2008
After the quiz, we learned how to use logs to solve equations. We then went over homework problems.
HW:
p. 498/9-11, 15-17, 23, 25-27
Test next Wednesday
January 4, 2008
We revised logs and learned formalized the log properties.We went over homework and practiced with the new properties (p. 490/1-7).
HW:
p. 491/8-10, 13, 19-23, 25, 31, 34
Quiz Tuesday, January 8th (8.1, 11.1-11.2)
December 20, 2007
We continued working with logs.
HW:
p. 483/1-11, 17, 18, 26
Quiz Friday, January 4th
December 18, 2007
Today was a revision day since so many people were involved with the musical performances. If you were involved in the performances, be sure to stop by if you have any homework questions.
HW:
Choose ten more problems from Section 11.1.
December 14, 2007
We spent a little time on Supercorrections, and then we went over homework. We learned about exponential and logarithmic functions.
HW:
p. 477/7-11, 13, 15, 19, 21, 23, 31, 39
December 12, 2007
We began class by looking at the homework, and then we corrected mistakes from the test. We then practiced working with rational exponents (problems below).
HW:
Finish p. 346/6-10, 12, 14-22, 24-29, 32, 33
Supercorrection due next Thursday
December 10, 2007
Today was the test day. After the test, time was given to work on the homework.
HW:
Read p. 228-230
p. 230/1, 2, 4, 7, 8
December 6, 2007
For our revision day, we began with some recursive functions, discussed combinations and permutations, and then spent the rest of the class working on revision of the unit.
HW:
Choose any 8 problems from p. 234-237 that are helpful for your revision and check answers (I have an answer key if you need to check an answer that is not in the back).
For further explanations of any topic, you may find Purplemath helpful (under Intermediate Algebra Topics)
Do more if you have time!
Organize your homework assignments- check, correct, and staple them in order...
December 4, 2007
We warmed up by correcting the quiz, going over homework, and discussing functions in general using a couple of questions from last class (p. 196/27e, p. 203/21d & 23d). We then discussed counting problems and our discrete functions: factorial, permutation, combination.
HW:
p. 216/11, 12, 24, 25, 26, 32, 34, 39
p. 226/25, 26
Submit signed progress report Thursday for a bonus responsibility point.
Test Monday
November 30, 2007
After the quiz, we went over some homework questions and learned about some different types of functions- the factorial, the combination, the permutation, and recursively defined functions.
HW:
p. 216/7, 10, 23, 27
p. 224/4, 5, 6, 9, 10, 12, 20, 23
November 28, 2007
We began class with a look at how to find function inverses. We then discussed homework and practiced working with function operations.
HW:
p. 196/27, 33
p. 203/17, 21, 23, 26, 34
p. 209/9, 10, 13, 21, 22
November 26, 2007
We began class with some Supercorrection time. We learned about a new type of function diagram. This animation relates the function diagram to a Cartesian graph. We played around with these function diagram animations. (Extra Credit if you an identify all 8 functions!) We then discussed functions, domain, range, composition, and inverses.
HW:
p. 194/7-11, 13, 15, 21, 22, 25
p. 202/11, 13
Quiz Friday (including Supercorrections)
November 20, 2007
After talking about functions, we used the day to work on Supercorrections.
HW:
None- you've worked hard this semester; enjoy your break.
November 16, 2007
Today was test day. Hope it went well!
HW:
Read p. 183-185
p. 186/1-6, 10, 11, 21, 23
November 14, 2007
We spent the day revising the unit.
HW:
Choose any 10 problems from p. 178-181 that are helpful for your revision and check answers (I have an answer key if you need to check an answer that is not in the back). If you find the problems on the Quadratics section of the Algebasics website helpful, you can use 4 of those as 4 of your 10 homework problems.
For further explanations of any topic, you may find Purplemath helpful (under Intermediate Algebra Topics)
Do more if you have time!
Organize your homework assignments- check, correct, and staple them in order...
November 8, 2007
After the quiz, we briefly discussed box & whisker and stem & leaf plots and then discussed applications with quadratics.
HW:
p. 174/1, 3, 6, 7, 10, 12
Continue to work on p. 168 homework
Test Friday
November 6, 2007
We discussed the wonderful Quadratic Formula further, looked at old homework, and discussed how quadratic functions can be used to solve problems.
HW:
Read p. 164-168
p. 168/8, 9, 11, 12, 14, 21, 22
November 2, 2007
We continued our quadratics discussion into solving equations by completing the square and the quadratic formula.
We discussed homework and factoring and then looked at how we graph quadratics.
HW:
p. 146/2-8, 11, 19, 23-28, 31, 34, 36-38
October 29, 2007
We worked on Supercorrections, discussed quadratics, and took a look at factoring.
HW:
p. 138/13, 21-24b, 34, 40-42
Factoring sheet in class 5-9
October 25, 2007
Today was test day.
HW:
Don't forget to finish the quadratic homework from last class.
Get your test by the end of the day, and begin Supercorrections- correct the ones with careless errors (most likely the ones you thought you got right but are marked with an X). We will have class time on Tuesday to work on the harder ones. Supercorrections are due by the end of the day next Friday.
October 23, 2007
We briefly looked at quadratics and then spent the rest of the day going over questions from Chapter 3.
HW:
Skim p. 127-129
p. 130/9, 10, 13, 15, 21, 22, 23, 28, 38 (This homework assignment will not be checked or discussed until class next Monday. You will have an additional homework assignment after Thursday's test.)
October 17, 2007
Today is test revision day, but since most students are taking the PSAT, we will postpone the test one day and take additional questions next Tuesday.
HW:
Choose any 12 problems from p. 74-77 and p. 122-125 and check answers (I have an answer key if you need to check an answer that is not in the back)
Do more if you have time!
Organize your homework assignments- check, correct, and staple them in order
October 15, 2007
After working on homework questions, we discussed compound functions and worked on problems.
We discussed p. 56/16 & 41, looked at homework questions, went over the quiz, and revised for Monday's test.
HW:
Choose any 12 problems from p. 66-69 and check answers (I have an answer key if you need to check an answer that is not in the back)
Do more if you have time!
Organize your homework assignments- check, correct, and staple them in order
Test Tuesday...
September 19, 2007
We took the quiz, discussed homework, and began work on probability.
HW:
p. 63/5, 6, 8, 10, 11, 12, 14, 15, 17, 18, 22, 23
Chapter 2 test will be Tuesday
September 17, 2007
After discussing homework problems, we looked at matrices. For another explanation of how to multiply matrices, click here.
HW:
p. 56/9-20, 27c, 28, 41
check answers in the back of the book
September 13, 2007
Today was a day to talk about homework and math problems...
HW:
p. 49/7-17, 19, 20B, 21-23, 25, 26, 27, 29
check answers in the back of the book
September 11, 2007
We looked at common algebra errors, discussed homework problems, and solved equations & inequalities. We will go over more homework problems Thursday.
HW:
p. 34/11, 12, 15, 16, 25, 29, 31, 33, 38, 51
p. 41/11-21 odd, 29, 48, 50, 64b
check answers in the back of the book
September 7, 2007
After some introductions and a discussion of the three interesting problems, we went over the course methodology. We then talked about the importance of thinking, doing, and communicating.
HW:
p. 27/12-14, 17-43 and check answers in the back of the book
You might not be able to do all of these, so come to class with questions!!! Focus on the why as well as the how. Also, focus on your communication (i.e. how you write out your answers!)
Tues/Wed, September 4/5th
We thought about the following...
For each of the following problems, first estimate an answer and then try to calculate an answer using your mathematical skills.
When was one million seconds ago? How about one billion seconds ago? For more on this problem, click here.
Suppose a string were tied tight around the earth. If one additional meter were added to the string, and the string was lifted the same distance off the surface of the earth, how high would it rise? For more on this problem, click here.
If a piece of paper could be folded in half fifty times, how high would the stack of paper be? For more on this problem, click here.
If you're interested in how we name large numbers, click here.
Read the course methodology and come to class prepared to discuss it (a copy is available on the home page of this website).
Give the parent/guardian letter to your parent/guardian (again, a copy is available on the home page of this website).
Please complete this student information sheet (you won't be able to submit this unless you have all information- including a wikispaces username, parent email address, and textbook number).
Table of Contents
June 4, 2008
We revised for the exam.HW:
June 3, 2008
We revised for the exam.HW:
May 29, 2008
We discussed the final exam and then worked on Supercorrections.HW:
May 27, 2008
Today was test day.HW:
May 21, 2008
We continued our revision.HW:
May 19, 2008
We corrected the quiz, and then we discussed arithmetic and geometric sequences further during the process of going over homework. We worked on the revision problems below.HW:
May 15, 2008
We began class with the quiz. We then went over the homework which led to a discussion of arithmetic and geometric sequences and series.HW:
May 13, 2008
We began class by playing with the Tower of Hanoi (applet here) and looking for patterns. If you would like to play with the Tower of Hanoi, this is another very cool applet here. We went over homework and discussed sequences and partial sums which led us to series and the special arithmetic series.HW:
May 9, 2008
We began by taking a few old homework questions and then took the quiz. We went over all of the probability homework.HW:
May 7, 2008
We discussed homework problems and began new probability work after discussing mutually exclusive, dependent and independent events.HW:
May 5, 2008
We warmed up with p. 527/26 and 27, corrected the quiz, and then went over the homework. We discussed probabilities, including sample spaces and using counting principles. We practiced with problems.HW:
May 1, 2008
We went over homework and then had the quiz. We finished with a revision of unions, intersections, Venn Diagrams, permutations, and combinations.HW:
April 29, 2008
Today was a work day- we worked on the problems below (and went over homework questions).HW:
April 18, 2008
We began class with some Supercorrection time and then worked on p. 438/9, 39, 42, 47 and discussed rational expressions and equations/inequalities. This led us to some work with addition and subtraction of rational expressions with like denominators using the problems below.HW:
April 16, 2008
We worked on Supercorrections. We finished by looking at rational expressions, including multiplying, dividing, restrictions, equations, and inequalities.HW:
April 14, 2008
Today was test day.HW:
April 10, 2008
Today was our revision day. We began with a binomial theorem question, went over homework and quiz, discussed that would be on the test, and practiced with the problems listed below.HW:
April 8, 2008
We began with the quiz, went over the homework together, and then explored the binomial theorem.HW:
April 4, 2008
We warmed up with some interesting polynomial problems (p. 393/4, 27, 29, 34) and then focused on polynomial properties (number of complex zeros, multiplicity, and complex conjugate roots) and their relationship to graphing (some kissing of axes was observed) and equation solving.HW:
April 2, 2008
We warmed up by looking for patterns when dividing x^n - y^n by x - y. We also looked at the polynomial in p. 386/24 and evaluated it at x = 1, x = -1, and x = 3. This led us to a discussion of the Remainder Theorem and the Factor Theorem and the importance of factoring when equation solving- we used this with p. 394/23. We learned a quick way to divide a polynomial by a linear term- synthetic division. We went over homework and then practiced with our new-found knowledge. Here is an explanation of synthetic division.HW:
March 31, 2008
We began class by going over the quiz, grades, and p. 323/39. This led to a discussion of inverse variation. We then went over homework, including the Maine Math Augmentation questions. We finished by learning about polynomial division. Here is another explanation of polynomial long division.HW:
March 27, 2008
We took the quiz, went over another linear programming question, discussed further system solving methods, and then went over homework.HW:
March 25, 2008
We began with p. 307/1-6 which led us to linear programming on p. 469. We corrected homework and then worked on linear programming problems.HW:
March 21, 2008
We warmed up with some time for Supercorrections. We then looked at three dimensional graphing on the computer. We used this applet to practice graphing in 3D, this applet to practice graphing something like x + 2y + z = 4 in 3D, and finally this applet to find the solution to a system like p. 302/15. We went over homework questions, reminded ourselves how to graph inequalities in two dimensions using this applet, and then worked on graphing systems of inequalities using p. 307/29.HW:
March 19, 2008
We began by working on Supercorrections. Here are the expectations for these Supercorrections.- Next to your correct solution, write down where the question originally came from. For example, for question 1, it is from homework 8.2, number 3. When you do that, think about why you missed it the second time- had you forgotten how to do it, had you not had a chance to stop by or email about how to do it, did you make a careless error? Include that in your reflections above your solution.
- If there is more than one way to do a problem, show multiple methods. For example, on question 9a, you could square the 8 and square the i separately and then negate the answer, or you could write out -1 x 8i x 8i and then write -1 x 8 x 8 x i x i. If you are not sure how to do a problem a second way, just ask!
- If there was any possible way of checking your answer, be sure to do so on the Supercorrections. For example, with question 7a, to check your answer, raise it to the negative 3/4 power- is it 27?
- In your reflections on the problem, identify the key elements of the problem that are necessary to solve a similar problem in the future. This is your chance to really learn how to do this math- you will see these concepts again, whether it is on a future test, final exam, or future math course.
After working on the Supercorrections, we went over the normal distribution homework on p. 374 and then learned about solving systems of equations involving three variables.HW:
March 17, 2008
Today was test day.HW:
March 13, 2008
We warmed up with p. 367/1-8, 14-19, 25 and then went over the old homework.HW:
March 11, 2008
We warmed up with a few radical equations, went over homework, and discussed complex numbers.HW:
March 7, 2008
After going over the quizzes, we worked on one more quiz of our choice.HW:
March 5, 2008
After going over the previous quizzes, we worked on the Data Analysis, Statistics, and Probability Practice Quiz #1.HW:
March 3, 2008
After going over the previous quizzes, we worked on the geometry and measurement quiz #1.HW:
February 28, 2008
After going over the previous quizzes, we worked on the algebra and functions quiz #1.HW:
February 26, 2008
We signed on for a free SAT On-Line Prep Course at www.collegeboard.com/satonlinecourseschool. We discussed the SAT in general and the math component in particular. We talked about the 44 multiple choice questions and the 10 student produced response questions. We went through this practice quiz.HW:
February 15, 2008
We spent some time on Supercorrections and then went over homework. We practiced with radical equations and worked on the problems below.HW:
February 11, 2008
Today was test day.HW:
February 7, 2008
We corrected the quiz, went over homework, and revised using p. 283/2-7.HW:
February 5, 2008
After the quiz, we looked at asymptotes and holes in graphs and went over homework.HW:
February 1, 2008
We used this transformation challenge Transformation Challenge.gsp in groups and then discussed reflections and symmetry and finished by going over homework.HW:
January 30, 2008
We discussed transformations further by playing with this applet- we tried each of the three functions, explored the a, the h, and the k values, and took note of the connection between the function's equation and its graph. Then we went over homework.HW:
January 28, 2008
We investigated translations and dilations of functions using Sketchpad. The file we used was Translation.gsp.HW:
January 24, 2008
Read p. 239-241 and then work on p. 242/1-12, 19, 22, 24, 26, 28, 31, 33.HW:
January 22, 2008
Go over the test, revise the areas of weakness (with textbook, friends, etc.), and then write Supercorrections.HW:
January 18, 2008
Test day.HW:
January 16, 2008
Today was the revision day for Friday''s test.HW:
January 10, 2008
We corrected the quiz and the homework and then talked about where log and exponential functions are used outside the classroom. We used p. 505/1-4 as four problems to discuss.HW:
January 8, 2008
After the quiz, we learned how to use logs to solve equations. We then went over homework problems.HW:
January 4, 2008
We revised logs and learned formalized the log properties.We went over homework and practiced with the new properties (p. 490/1-7).HW:
December 20, 2007
We continued working with logs.HW:
December 18, 2007
Today was a revision day since so many people were involved with the musical performances. If you were involved in the performances, be sure to stop by if you have any homework questions.HW:
December 14, 2007
We spent a little time on Supercorrections, and then we went over homework. We learned about exponential and logarithmic functions.HW:
December 12, 2007
We began class by looking at the homework, and then we corrected mistakes from the test. We then practiced working with rational exponents (problems below).HW:
December 10, 2007
Today was the test day. After the test, time was given to work on the homework.HW:
December 6, 2007
For our revision day, we began with some recursive functions, discussed combinations and permutations, and then spent the rest of the class working on revision of the unit.HW:
December 4, 2007
We warmed up by correcting the quiz, going over homework, and discussing functions in general using a couple of questions from last class (p. 196/27e, p. 203/21d & 23d). We then discussed counting problems and our discrete functions: factorial, permutation, combination.HW:
November 30, 2007
After the quiz, we went over some homework questions and learned about some different types of functions- the factorial, the combination, the permutation, and recursively defined functions.HW:
November 28, 2007
We began class with a look at how to find function inverses. We then discussed homework and practiced working with function operations.HW:
November 26, 2007
We began class with some Supercorrection time. We learned about a new type of function diagram. This animation relates the function diagram to a Cartesian graph. We played around with these function diagram animations. (Extra Credit if you an identify all 8 functions!) We then discussed functions, domain, range, composition, and inverses.HW:
November 20, 2007
After talking about functions, we used the day to work on Supercorrections.HW:
November 16, 2007
Today was test day. Hope it went well!HW:
November 14, 2007
We spent the day revising the unit.HW:
November 8, 2007
After the quiz, we briefly discussed box & whisker and stem & leaf plots and then discussed applications with quadratics.HW:
November 6, 2007
We discussed the wonderful Quadratic Formula further, looked at old homework, and discussed how quadratic functions can be used to solve problems.HW:
November 2, 2007
We continued our quadratics discussion into solving equations by completing the square and the quadratic formula.HW:
October 31, 2007
We discussed homework and factoring and then looked at how we graph quadratics.HW:
October 29, 2007
We worked on Supercorrections, discussed quadratics, and took a look at factoring.HW:
October 25, 2007
Today was test day.HW:
October 23, 2007
We briefly looked at quadratics and then spent the rest of the day going over questions from Chapter 3.HW:
October 17, 2007
Today is test revision day, but since most students are taking the PSAT, we will postpone the test one day and take additional questions next Tuesday.HW:
October 15, 2007
After working on homework questions, we discussed compound functions and worked on problems.HW:
October 11, 2007
We began class by looking at regression lines and then discussed homework problems.HW:
October 9, 2007
We discussed the quiz, went over homework, and looked at functions and direct variation.HW:
October 5, 2007
After the quiz, we discussed homework and continued graphing with inequalities.HW:
October 3, 2007
After our discussion of homework problems, we looked at systems of linear equations with p. 90/1-7.HW:
October 1, 2007
We discussed the exponent & radical homework in groups and together and then checked out lines.HW:
September 27, 2007
We talked about the homework and Supercorrections.HW:
September 25, 2007
After the test, we talked about exponents and radicals.HW:
September 21, 2007
We discussed p. 56/16 & 41, looked at homework questions, went over the quiz, and revised for Monday's test.HW:
September 19, 2007
We took the quiz, discussed homework, and began work on probability.HW:
September 17, 2007
After discussing homework problems, we looked at matrices. For another explanation of how to multiply matrices, click here.HW:
September 13, 2007
Today was a day to talk about homework and math problems...HW:
September 11, 2007
We looked at common algebra errors, discussed homework problems, and solved equations & inequalities. We will go over more homework problems Thursday.
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September 7, 2007
After some introductions and a discussion of the three interesting problems, we went over the course methodology. We then talked about the importance of thinking, doing, and communicating.
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Tues/Wed, September 4/5th
We thought about the following...For each of the following problems, first estimate an answer and then try to calculate an answer using your mathematical skills.
- When was one million seconds ago? How about one billion seconds ago? For more on this problem, click here.
- Suppose a string were tied tight around the earth. If one additional meter were added to the string, and the string was lifted the same distance off the surface of the earth, how high would it rise? For more on this problem, click here.
- If a piece of paper could be folded in half fifty times, how high would the stack of paper be? For more on this problem, click here.
If you're interested in how we name large numbers, click here.HW: